Hudson Valley AgriBusiness Development Corporation

Established as a nonprofit in 2007, Hudson Valley AgriBusiness Development Corporation (HVADC) is dedicated to promoting balanced, market-based solutions that lead to enhanced agricultural entrepreneurship, rural economic growth, and community enhancement. HVADC commits tireless energy and resources to encourage and assist agricultural producers in becoming active participants in the growing market. Since its inception, HVADC has assisted over 300 businesses with a wide range of individualized Business Technical Assistance services such as business development, financial planning, and market readiness preparation, and has expanded its network of farms, restaurants, and producers to over 600 businesses and counting. It has been administrating loan programs for others and as a lending entity since 2019, and became a certified CDFI in 2023.